Blue Print Engines
Burning Brakes
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From: Okinawa Okinawa
I went w/ a ZZ4 myself. I think I remember about 2 years ago some guys had issues with their engines and had to work hard on the warranty. Do a search and see what you can come up with.
I would think that if you do a proper break-in their engines are probably fine. I almost went with their 355 crate. Good luck w/ your project.
I would think that if you do a proper break-in their engines are probably fine. I almost went with their 355 crate. Good luck w/ your project.
Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen, VA
If I recall correctly, there was a long thread about a Blueprint engine that a member had a problem with. If that's the right vendor I'm thinking of, in the end, they made everything right.
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Thank you for your interest in BluePrint Engines! Please let me know if you have any specific questions on any of our engines and I will be happy to help.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Titusville Florida
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Racer
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From: New South Wales
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Racer
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From: New South Wales
I am a little confused. Are you referring to the GM engine you got from Jegs or from BluePrint Engines that you wish had more power? The BluePrint engine I am looking at is the roller cam 383 which is 430HP.
Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bellmore NY
I think that the blueprint motors represent a pretty good value. My preference leans toward having a local reputable machine shop do the build, but in the cases of "gotta have it now" a crate is the next best thing.
If the budget is on the low end, and in small block form, yes the Goodwrench 260hp motor is a good deal. GM BBC crate motors however I think are very overpriced for what you get.
The blueprint 496 goes for about what GM sells a 454 ho shortblock! I dont know what the 383 goes for, but I'll bet its less expensive than its GMPP counterpart
If the budget is on the low end, and in small block form, yes the Goodwrench 260hp motor is a good deal. GM BBC crate motors however I think are very overpriced for what you get.
The blueprint 496 goes for about what GM sells a 454 ho shortblock! I dont know what the 383 goes for, but I'll bet its less expensive than its GMPP counterpart
Race Director
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From: central FL, near the beach.
If u do buy it, put it on your VISA or MC. If it is defective, your bank might charge them back and credit you $$$$.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
He installed it and ran it without ever timing it, and it blew. He, then came here to bad mouth them. They gave him a new engine. IMHO, they shouldn't have.
Last edited by The_Dude; Jan 15, 2013 at 01:35 PM.